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The following is a series of recordings made during my time studying with Ustadh Majdi Khalifa in Cairo, Egypt where he summarises the main sciences of the Shari’ah giving the student of Islamic textual knowledge a good overview of each subject area and a useful revision aid.

The first part in a series looking to introduce Arabic speaking viewers to the textual sciences of Islam. Ustadh Majdi Ahmed Khalifa introduces the series and the subjects that will be discussed in forthcoming episodes.

The second part in a series looking to introduce Arabic speaking viewers to the textual sciences of Islam. Ustadh Majdi Ahmed Khalifa summarises ‘Ilm an-Nahw (The science of Arabic grammar) which is a foundational prerequisite for any student hoping to embark on a study of the textual sciences of Islam.

The third part in a series looking to introduce Arabic speaking viewers to the textual sciences of Islam. Ustadh Majdi Ahmed Khalifa summarises ‘Ilm as-Sarf (The science of Arabic morphology) which is a foundational prerequisite for any student hoping to embark on a study of the textual sciences of Islam.

The fourth part in a series looking to introduce Arabic speaking viewers to the textual sciences of Islam. Ustadh Majdi Ahmed Khalifa summarises ‘Ilm al-Balagha (The science of Arabic rhetoric and eloquence) which is a foundational prerequisite for any student hoping to embark on a study of the textual sciences of Islam.

The fifth part in a series looking to introduce Arabic speaking viewers to the textual sciences of Islam. Ustadh Majdi Ahmed Khalifa summarises Maqasid ash-Shari’ah (The Higher Objectives of Islamic Law and Ethics).

This subject is foundational and gives us a broad understanding of Islam, an overview of its aims, objectives and ethics, The science of Maqasid presents us with the ‘big picture,’ a holistic and high level framework in which we can understand and appreciate the remaining sciences of Islam.

The sixth part in a series looking to introduce Arabic speaking viewers to the textual sciences of Islam. Ustadh Majdi Ahmed Khalifa summarises Usool al-Fiqh (The Foundational Principles of Islamic Jurisprudence).

This subject is foundational to our understanding of Islamic law and gives us an appreciation and understanding of the sources of Islamic law, the inherent facilitation and wisdom within and the tools employed by jurists when addressing new situations and legal questions.